Cysteine, Gut Friendly and for the making of Glutathione

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Nutrient Family:

Amino Acid

Cysteine is one of the 3 amino acids use for the production of another antioxidant, Glutathione. Because Glutathione is a Master Antioxidant that can recycle all antioxidants, including itself, Cysteine's role is important in supporting the creation of Glutathione.

Cysteine's Workings

Fat or Water Soluble Antioxidant:

Water Soluble

Other functions
besides being an antioxidant:

Use for the production of Glutathione

Aids
absorption issues in the gastrointestinal tract

Reduce
toxic effects of alcohol

Required by sheep to produce wool

Where Is Cysteine Found Naturally?

Cysteine is
found naturally in high protein foods, both animals and plants, but usually in
a compound form of other amino acids (methionine and homocysteine). This compound
forms needs to be broken down, in the liver, so that the body can then utilize
the cysteine molecules.

Examples of
food sources:

Pork

Poultry

Eggs

Dairy

Broccoli

Brussels
sprouts

Wheat
germ

Health Benefits of Cysteine

Examples of the
health benefits of Cysteine:

Counter
effects of pollution – including cigarette smoke

Helps
in asthma

Improve
immune functions

Use as Food Addictive

As a food additive:

E number E920

Possible Interactions

Cysteine taken directly is toxic. Hence, best taken as a compound of other amino acids.